Weta FX Agrees to Establish AI Production Hub in Taiwan

Weta FX will formally announce a new partnership with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency, or TAICCA, on Nov. 6 in Taipei. The agreement aims to position the island as a primary center for artificial intelligence driven screen production across Asia.

The announcement will take place on the main stage at Taiwan Creative Content Fest, immediately following the opening ceremony. The collaboration consists of three distinct components: joint investment, research and development in AI, and training programs for new talent. Specific financial and operational details of the arrangement remain confidential until the public launch.

TAICCA chair Sue Wang will appear at the event alongside three Weta FX executives. The studio representatives include CEO Daniel Seah, chief technology officer Kimball Thurston, and VFX supervisor Sheldon Stopsack. The partnership seeks to merge Taiwan’s advanced technology capabilities and creative workforce with Weta FX’s visual effects expertise and global distribution network.

The goal is to integrate Taiwanese technologists and creatives into international screen projects. The arrangement aligns with TAICCA’s mandate to support the use of new technologies in content creation. The agency recently concluded a market platform called TTXC Innovations, which connected creators, developers, investors, and distributors in a shared forum.

Daniel Seah has personal ties to the region, having grown up in Taiwan. Weta FX has strengthened its connections to the island in recent months, including an appearance at the Taoyuan International Film & Technology Forum in August. The studio is based in Wellington, New Zealand, with additional offices in Vancouver and Melbourne.

TAICCA was established in 2019 by Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture. The agency supports local content across film, television, animation, publishing, comics, music, gaming, and performing arts. Its funding mechanisms include investment, co-production schemes, and international partnerships.

Weta FX has received eight Academy Awards for visual effects, 17 Academy Science & Technology Awards, eight BAFTAs, 10 VES Awards in the photoreal feature category, and five Emmys. Its most recent major release was Avatar: Fire and Ash in 2025. The studio is currently producing The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, Avengers: Doomsday, and Children of Blood and Bone.